IDFWO Canada
IDF Widows & Orphans Canada
works directly with IDFWO in Israel to help over 8,000 men, women, and children who have lost their loved ones while serving the State of Israel in the Israeli Defense Forces – making the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives for our country.
IDFWO Canada is committed to providing grief support, financial aid, and various welfare programs to IDF’s widows and orphans, with a particular focus on social activities and religious life cycle events.
Our Mission
IDFWO Canada proudly helps subsidize programs and scholarships for widows and orphans of the IDF. In addition, we help fund the Annual Bar & Bat Mitzvah North America Experience.
IDFWO Canada proudly helps subsidize programs and scholarships for widows and orphans of the IDF. In addition, we help fund the Annual Bar & Bat Mitzvah North America Experience.
Brian Hochman
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Peter and Stella Ekstein
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Nava Shoham
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Our Canadian Team
Lea J. Bloom
IDF Widows & Orphans
Executive Director of Canada
"I have a deep connection to the struggles that come with single parenthood. I stand proudly in support the widows and orphans of our fallen IDF Soldiers in Israel."
Esti Cohen
IDF Widows & Orphans
Event Planning & Coordinating Volunteer
"I feel a deep responsibility to help as much as I can the widows and orphans of our beloved fallen soldiers who fought and died to save and help our country. The least we can do is to make their lives a little bit happier."
